Lukas Fadinger's late penalty ended Motherwell's seven-match winless run with a 1-0 victory over St Mirren. Despite missing several clear chances, including efforts from Tawanda Maswanhise and Ibrahim Said, the hosts dominated and were rewarded in the 82nd minute after a VAR-awarded spot-kick for a Henry Fieldson handball. Fadinger converted to secure vital Scottish Premiership points, lifting Motherwell to ninth while St Mirren dropped to eighth. The result offered relief for manager Alfred Johansson amid a poor run of form.
Saints struggled to create meaningful chances, with Jacob Chapman in goal making key saves. The win marked a return to the attacking style Motherwell had shown earlier in the season, though their profligacy in front of goal remained a concern. Next fixtures will test whether they can build momentum.
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